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Embassy of Canada To Host Tech, IP Policy Discussion Wednesday

BY Heather Greenfield
April 3, 2017

Washington –Canada’s Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton will offer opening remarks at a panel discussion on the future of North American trade and intellectual property hosted by the Embassy of Canada Wednesday April 5th at 12pm. Computer & Communications Industry Association Vice President Matt Schruers will moderate the panel of technology company experts. To RSVP, please email Temeka.Paige@international.gc.ca

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